ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has launched Phase 5 of its inclusive National Identity Card and voter registration campaign, with a special focus on women. It will continue across 62 districts as the country observes National Voters’ Day to promote electoral participation and awareness, according to the ECP’s website.
National Voters Day
National Voters Day is observed across the country on Dec. 7 to emphasize the importance of voting, encourage greater electoral participation, and raise awareness about the value of every citizen's vote, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
According to the ECP, the day commemorates the first general elections in Pakistan, held on December 7, 1970.
On this day, voting took place in 300 constituencies of the National Assembly on the general enfranchisement of the Unicameral Parliament of Pakistan.
The purpose of commemorating the day is to raise awareness among the general public of the importance of voting and the inclusion of all segments of society in the electoral process.
Voter statistics
According to the ECP’s website as of Nov. 4, the total number of registered voters in Pakistan is 135,428,725.
Of these, 62,886,227 (46%) are female voters, and 72,542,498 (54%) are male voters.
The province-wise breakdown reflects a similar ratio:
| Region | Total Voters
| Female %
| Male %
|
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
| 23,079,302
| 45.7
| 54.3
|
Islamabad
| 1,209,229
| 47.7
| 52.3
|
Balochistan
| 5,671,089
| 44.0
| 56.0 |
Punjab
| 77,086,020
| 47.0
| 53.0 |
Sindh
| 28,383,085
| 46.1
| 53.9 |
Speaker’s message
In his message on the occasion of National Voters’ Day, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underscored the active and meaningful participation of citizens for a strong, stable, and effective democracy, according to Radio Pakistan.
He reaffirmed that Parliament remains committed to promoting democratic values and enhancing public awareness regarding the significance of voting.
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